Proxy & User-Agent Switcher for Chrome

Name: Proxy & User-Agent Switcher for Chrome
Rating: 3.375 (16 reviews)
Author: D09r

The Proxy & User-Agent Switcher for Chrome is an extension that allows you to modify the browser proxy or user-agent while browsing.

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The Proxy & User-Agent Switcher for Chrome is a powerful extension designed to help users quickly modify their browser's proxy settings or user-agent while surfing the web. It supports geolocation testing through proxy switching and mobile device testing by changing the user-agent. Users can import and export custom proxy profiles, ensuring flexibility and convenience.

Advanced features include auto turn-off of proxies to control usage, automatic page reloads via the selected proxy or user-agent, and synchronization of proxy configurations through the Chrome user account. The extension is regularly updated with the latest user-agents and free proxy options, offering performance and privacy improvements. Compatible also with Firefox and Microsoft Edge, it's an essential tool for developers, testers, and privacy-conscious users.

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By:

D09r

Users:

4,000+

Rating:

3.38

(16)

Version:

4.1 Last updated: 2024-06-27

Creation date:

2020-06-11

Risk:

Permissions:

proxy
background
storage
contextMenus
notifications
unlimitedStorage
tabs
declarativeNetRequest
offscreen

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size:

329.73K

Email:

d0*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 15,664 ▲ 15

Other rankings

#850 in Developer Tools

#29 in agent keyword 60

#40 in proxy keyword 80 ▼ 10

#60 in firefox keyword 27

#79 in malware keyword 42 ▲ 1

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Other platforms

Proxy & User-Agent Switcher (v3.1)

43 4.43

(7)

Proxy & User-Agent Switcher (v3.0)

5,480+ 4.30

(16)

User reviews

Pros

Works as expected
Useful for development
Functions properly

Cons

Outdated user agents
Incorporates CoinHive cryptocurrency miner
Suspicious behavior with frequent mining warnings

Recent reviews

These agents are so out of date that no website supports them, and you can tell just how old it is from the selection of possible agents...iphone7, galaxy s6!? Are you joking? Galaxy is up to s21, get with the program!

Chris Vydas, 2021-12-14

Отлично!!!

AVE, 2020-12-27

working properly

G C, 2020-08-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Proxy & User-Agent Switcher for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Proxy & User-Agent Switcher for Chrome has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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